Question
What is divergent evolution? Explain talking an example of plants.
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Answer
The same structure developed along different directions due to adaptations to different needs. This is divergent evolution and these structures are homologous.Eg. Thron of Bougainvillea and Tendrils of Cucurbita represent homology.
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